626 W Rittenhouse Street, Philadelphia Pa, 19144

$263,000, 5 bed 2.1 bath, 2092 SF

Here is your chance to drive on up toward the beautiful Wissahickon and check out this beautiful stone Victorian Twin! Nestled on Rittenhouse Street, this home sits right above Lincoln Drive, just minutes away from Center City in West Germantown. Steps from Wissahickon Park, you are moments from 5 miles of Forbidden Drive, endless hiking paths and Wissahickon creek.  This spacious residence features 3 floors of home living, stainless steel kitchen appliances, a first floor laundry/mud room and 5 bedrooms. The first floor boasts beautiful hardwood flooring, while the second and third floors offer brand new plush carpeting. This home’s unique and beautiful Victorian architecture and original woodwork remain, while many modern conveniences such as central heating and cooling (featuring a new gas furnace) a newer roof still under warranty, a bathroom on each floor, newer energy efficient windows throughout, ceiling fans in every bedroom, plenty of electrical outlets, and fresh paint both inside and out, make it a contemporary classic. A beautiful wooden front porch bring friends and family up to your new home, while a large back deck make outdoor entertaining a snap. Make sure to stop up and see it on Saturday, February 27!

For more information on the above listing, check out this postlet, or you can contact Elizabeth Clark ® REALTOR at 610.324.9860, or by email at elizabeth@phillycityspace.com. CITYSPACE 2200 Walnut St, Philadelphia Pa, 19103.

The Fullness and Convenience of Walking in Washington Square West

Walkability Report by Aaron Stella

Washington Square West constituents a significant chunk of Center City’s innermost reaches. Stretching from the Avenue of the Arts—Broad Street, the city’s backbone—to the border of Old City, Washington West boasts of a concentration of some of the finest amenities offered in the downtown area, not to mention magnificent architecture, lush parklands, and conveniently located points of interests. Of course, any of Philadelphia’s neighborhoods are best enjoyed on foot. Washington West’s nightlife is abundant, especially to the west-of-Wash West (the Gayborhood and 13th and Sansom Streets intersection) and to the area’s eastern periphery  (Old City). Daytime snacking or elegant evening supping, the quaint, the hip and the gourmet meet here where famous restaurateurs like Steven Starr and Jose Garces have founded some of their most popular and longstanding establishments. But this cornucopia of comforts comes second to Washington West’s sumptuous cityscape, afforded by its historic past and time-honored aesthetic: Independence Mall lies to the north (Constitution Center, Liberty Bell, and various museums), Pennsylvania Hospital, the nation’s oldest hospital, borders Pine Street (a.k.a Antique Row), and then environing Washington Square—the area’s namesake—are many beautiful old homes, including a palatial high-rise, the Ayer, contributing yet another fine element of décor to the area’s prevalent neo-classical motifs. Which brings us to the radiant core of Washington West, its idyllic square. It’s one of Penn’s Five, public squares that he and architect Thomas Holmes plotted for what is now Center City Philadelphia. Since Penn initially intended for every homeowner within city limits to have a tiny plot of farmland all their own, the park itself, along with the houses surrounding, possess large tracks of land—the park, with tall oaks, conifers and expansive grass plots, and the homes, with spacious back patios, and often, roof decks. So if you like being in the middle of it all, and take pleasure in the leisurely stroll through your neighborhood, Washington West is the neighborhood for you.

Parkview, located in Northern Liberties is the total package. The location can’t be beat – it is right across from Liberty Lands Park on North 3rd Street, a stones throw from Liberties Walk, the new Piazza and various neighborhood eateries, coffee shops and boutiques. These condos have onsite-secure parking with elevator access, soaring ceilings, balconies, low condo fees and a massive common roof deck with park and city skyline views. They also have what all new construction buyers are looking for – the ability to pick finishes and customize their unit. We at CITYSPACE have a team of designers ready to help you plan your space today.

For further information or to schedule a showing, please contact:

Brigit Brust
Broker • Owner
CITYSPACE
2200 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
t. 215.625.3650
f. 215.625.4721

Townhomes, condos and apartments: Northern Liberties is on the make. Last Sunday were four open houses for some of the finest homes NoLibs has to offer, with prices ranging from $549.9K-$825K. All homes are located near hubs of commerce and comfort acclaimed by Northern Libertines, such the 2nd street promenade, Liberties Walk and Liberties Lands Park. Best of all, “green” is much more than the new chic: it’s a way of life, and these homes have it in spades. Take a look below for the specs on these beautiful homes in Northern Liberties.

A quick note: many of the new NoLibs homes are LEED-certified. That means that a credible third party agent has audited the structure and eco-friendliness of the home and has concluded that the home is, at minimum, 50% more energy efficient in cooling and domestic hot water energy usage than required by code. There are different levels of LEED certification (certified, silver, gold and platinum) each indicate the level of energy efficiency each home possesses. For more information on LEED certification, visit www.leedphilly.com.

Twelve Houses: 1119 N. 3rd St, $699,000

3 beds, 2.5 baths, 2700 square feet

Gourmet Cook’s kitchen with commercial grade Wolf and SubZero Appliances
New Modern European design
Family room, living room, den, gas fireplace
Baths with Kohler, Grohe and Duravit fixtures
Nemo penny tile and Carerra marble tile
Fenced in patio, parking

916 New Market St, $625,000

3 bed, 3 baths

(Gold LEED Certification pending)
Sleek Contemporary design
Green roof with great views
Private Decks, Permeable and Drought Tolerant Landscaping.
Solar panels to provide domestic hot water needs and radiant heating.

Brown Street Estates: 320 Brown Street, from $825,000

3600 SQ FT w/ 3 levels of outdoor space
Steel and glass stairs
European design / garage parking
10 yr tax abatement
Decks and Fabulous Garden Patio
760 SF Mater Suite with Master Bath and generous storage.

Thin Flats: 147-151 Laurel Street

From $549.9K – $679.9K
The first multi-family LEED Gold project in the country.

MODULNOVA Italian design Kitchens
Radiant floor heating
Green Roof & solar panel systems
Parking w/electric carport
Solar panels
Rainwater harvesting cistern.

Interview by Aaron Stella

Plenty can be said about Northern Liberties. But we at RE/MAX City Space don’t want to hog all the limelight (although we could gab on and on about it). It’s time to hear from some other Northern Libertines. Sandra Gonzales-Lopez has lived down the street from Liberties Lands Park in Northern Liberties for the past seven years.

“Northern Liberties was neighborhoody when I moved here. I felt like you could get to know your neighbors. And it’s still this way. It’s not just a bunch of big apartment buildings where you can’t get to know people,” Gonzales-Lopez said. Inclusive of the neighborhoodiness, Gonzales-Lopez appreciates the accessibility of parks and other points of interests in the area, and the fact that the families who frequent them are always friendly.

Northern Liberties’ many restaurants and specialty stores also add to the halcyon yet voguish milieu in her mind. “I’m glad that Northern Liberties is not like Center City Philly, because again, [Northern Liberties] is a nieghborhoody neighborhood, and there are people like me who want that,” Gonzales-Lopez said. To be sure, much of overall aesthetic of Northern Liberties resides in its bucolic charm. Gonzales-Lopez appreciates that community developers and private developers aim to preserve the same neighborhood environment she fell in love with when she first moved to the area; and she plans to stay in northern Liberties for many years to come.

Rittenhouse

2047-49  Walnut Street

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY: 1-3PM

Enjoy the best of what Philadelphia has to offer with this wonderfully rehabbed condo building just one block from Rittenhouse Square Park and Walnut Street shopping. 1 and 2 bedrooms in the heart of the city. Amenities include hardwood floors throughout, modern kitchens with granite counter tops, Viking and Bosch appliances, modern bathrooms, and huge windows for plenty of natural light.

Northern Liberties

Brown Street Estates: 320 Brown Street

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY: 1-3PM

Townhomes in the heart of Northern Liberties — Only 4 Left! Starting at $729K

For the buyer with impeccable taste. Modern design with European sensibility. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 levels of outdoor space is the heart of Northern Liberties. And at approximately 3400 square feet, these townhomes truly would be a wonderful place to call home. Featuring indoor/outdoor fireplace, hardwood floors throughout, kitchens with stone countertops, Miele appliances and European cabinetry. Decks, patio, custom designed steel and glass stairs, large windows, finished basement, 760 square foot Master Suite and Garage Parking.

Thin Flats: 147-151 W. Laurel Street

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY: 1-2PM

From $549,900 to $679,900

Thin Flats created by local design and build firm Onion Flats, is where luxury meets sustainability. Featuring MODULNOVA Itallian designed kitchens with Jenn Air dual fuel oven and cooktop. Glass and tile bathrooms with custom made ceramic sinks and Bain Ultra/Kohler tub, and Grohe/Houzer low flow faucets. Hardwood floors throughout, with Jig Inc custom designed steel and glass stairs and bridge. Reduce your carbon footprint with solar thermal panels, green inhabitable roofs, rainwater harvesting cisterns, and indoor air quality and heat recovery systems. Private decks and and yards. 1 car parking with each unit with electric car charging port.

916 New Market: $625,000

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY: 1-3PM

With 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and 2100 square feet of space, this is a gem in the heart of Northern Liberties. Features inhabitable green roof, and is LEED Gold Certified. Other amenities in this contemporary home include NY Lofts cabinetry in the kitchen, custom steel and glass bridge, espresso bamboo floors througout, skylights, glass and tile baths with a Jacuzzi tub in the Master bath.

Northern Liberties

Brown Street Estates: 320 Brown Street

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY: 1-3PM

Townhomes in the heart of Northern Liberties — Only 4 Left! Starting at $729K

For the buyer with impeccable taste. Modern design with European sensibility. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 levels of outdoor space is the heart of Northern Liberties. And at approximately 3400 square feet, these townhomes truly would be a wonderful place to call home. Featuring indoor/outdoor fireplace, hardwood floors throughout, kitchens with stone countertops, Miele appliances and European cabinetry. Decks, patio, custom designed steel and glass stairs, large windows, finished basement, 760 square foot Master Suite and Garage Parking.

Thin Flats: 147-151 W. Laurel Street

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY: 1-2PM

From $549,900 to $679,900

Thin Flats created by local design and build firm Onion Flats, is where luxury meets sustainability. Featuring MODULNOVA Itallian designed kitchens with Jenn Air dual fuel oven and cooktop. Glass and tile bathrooms with custom made ceramic sinks and Bain Ultra/Kohler tub, and Grohe/Houzer low flow faucets. Hardwood floors throughout, with Jig Inc custom designed steel and glass stairs and bridge. Reduce your carbon footprint with solar thermal panels, green inhabitable roofs, rainwater harvesting cisterns, and indoor air quality and heat recovery systems. Private decks and and yards. 1 car parking with each unit with electric car charging port.

916 New Market: $625,000

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY: 1-3PM

With 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and 2100 square feet of space, this is a gem in the heart of Northern Liberties. Features inhabitable green roof, and is LEED Gold Certified. Other amenities in this contemporary home include NY Lofts cabinetry in the kitchen, custom steel and glass bridge, espresso bamboo floors througout, skylights, glass and tile baths with a Jacuzzi tub in the Master bath.

Rittenhouse

2024 Spruce Street

OPEN HOUSE 1-3PM

JUST REDUCED! Starting at $369K –  6 luxurious 1 and 2 bedroom condos

Elegantly restored with original features and modern details. Tall windows, amazing light, African Walnut floors, and non-working fireplaces, 13.5 ft. ceilings, great rooms, Kitchens feature new cabinetry, granite counters, stone backsplash. Baths feature Mosaic glass tiled baths, natural stone flooring. Many amazing amenities and details with each separate unit, making each of the condos truly unique.

1813 Spruce Street

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4PM

Condos starting at $309K in the heart of Rittenhouse Square!

Beautiful 1, 2 and 3 bedroom brownstones, completely rehabbed. Located one block from Rittenhouse park, this is a fantastic deal in a great neighborhood. Featuring Brazilian Teak wood floors, Espresso stainded custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, mosaic tile backsplashes, Carrera marble baths, washer/dryer, central air and intercom systems. Pet friendly building! 10 year tax abatement and low condo fees!

Rittenhouse

2024 Spruce Street: 1-3PM

JUST REDUCED! Starting at $369K
6 luxurious 1 and 2 bedroom condos
Elegantly restored with original features and modern details. Tall windows, amazing light, African Walnut floors, and non-working fireplaces, 13.5 ft. ceilings, great rooms, Kitchens feature new cabinetry, granite counters, stone backsplash. Baths feature Mosaic glass tiled baths, natural stone flooring. Many unique amenities and details with each separate unit, making each of the condos truly unique

Northern Liberties

320 Brown Street — Brown Street Estates: 1-3PM

Only 4 Townhomes left! From $729K
3600 sq ft, townhomes w/ 3 levels of outdoor space. Steel and glass stairs and European design.
Includes garage parking and 10 yr tax abatement.